Battle Creek Symphony Auditions

The Battle Creek Symphony has 5 services per season. Rates per service for the 2026-2027 season are $104 for principal and $94 for assistant and section except for school concerts and outreaches.

Mileage is reimbursed at $.35 per mile per trip up to $120 for round trips less than 800 miles, and up to $225 for round trips greater than 800 miles. Up to one round trip per day is reimbursed. The maximum mileage reimbursed per concert cycle is $225. Musicians requesting homestays are reimbursed for one round trip (up to $225).

Lodging: Every effort will be made to provide home stays for Musicians when requested 21 days in advance the scheduled performance. Housing cannot be guaranteed outside this time frame, with the exception of last-minute substitutes. Lodging will be provided for Musicians traveling 60 miles or more to the performance.

Location of Auditions

All auditions will be held at The Music Center of Southcentral Michigan, located in The Davidson Building on the campus of Kellogg Community College.

Address

450 North Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(The Davidson Building)

Directions

The Music Center is located behind Bronson Battle Creek Hospital, accessible via Fremont Street, between Leila Drive and E. Emmett Street.

For questions or additional information, please contact:
Operations and Personnel Manager
[email protected]

Auditions take place throughout the year, based on need. Please check this page regularly for updates or contact the Operations & Personnel Manager regarding current or upcoming openings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Battle Creek Symphony, a subsidiary of The Music Center, is committed to diversity and engages in a policy of equal employment opportunity designed to promote a positive model of inclusion. As such, The Music Center encourages performers of all ethnicities, gender identities, and ages, as well as performers with disabilities, to attend every audition.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.